Helene Platke, LCSW

Helene Platke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri who tailors care to each person's needs. She combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems to help clients reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills. Her work begins with a clear exploration of why someone is seeking therapy and what they hope to achieve, then moves toward a collaborative treatment plan designed around those goals.

Helene provides therapy to people across the lifespan, including children and teens, and offers individual, family, and group approaches depending on needs. Early in her career she focused on supporting survivors of childhood trauma and violence, and over time she broadened her clinical focus to include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and grief. She also attends to related concerns such as body image, domestic violence, and eating and food-related issues.

Believing that the therapeutic relationship is central to progress, Helene emphasizes partnership, practical problem solving, and the identification and removal of barriers that stand between a client and their goals. She works with clients to clarify values, pursue meaningful change, and develop strategies that support lasting well-being.